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Local Wisdom in Indonesia: Assessing its Legal Status and Role in Forest Protection Helmi, Helmi; Pebrianto, Dony Yusra; Hafrida, Hafrida; Kusniati, Retno; Saputra, Beny
Jambe Law Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Jambi University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jlj.6.2.125-141

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This study delves into an examination of the role played by local wisdom in the protection of forests. The recognition and acknowledgment of local wisdom, enshrined in customary law within the environments of indigenous peoples, encounters challenges, particularly when the legitimacy of customary law itself is in question, especially concerning forest protection. In addressing these concerns, a normative juridical approach was employed to scrutinize legal source materials. The findings of this research affirm that the recognition of indigenous peoples as legal entities, particularly under international law, necessitates collective consideration. Through this conceptual framework, indigenous peoples can assert their aspirations autonomously and even advocate for international policies aimed at safeguarding and upholding the rights of indigenous peoples globally, with predetermined terms and conditions. The study underscores the contribution of local wisdom to forest protection, exemplified by the formulation of customary forest concepts applicable to indigenous communities. Local wisdom has demonstrated efficacy in averting and mitigating forest damage, particularly within customary forest areas, owing to the steadfast adherence of indigenous peoples to the principles encapsulated in their customary law. Moreover, the effectiveness of local wisdom in forest preservation is bolstered by the intrinsic characteristics of traditional indigenous communities, fostering wise and sustainable forest management practices. The study posits that the normative nature of customary law, as a living legal entity, may face ineffectiveness, potentially jeopardizing its own existence. Nonetheless, it contends that the state should formally recognize the exclusivity of customary law through constitutional and legal frameworks, thereby fortifying the application and viability of customary law within predetermined geographical areas and communities designated by the government
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent Principles as Indigenous Peoples’ Right: Soft Law or Hard Law? Kusniati, Retno
Jambe Law Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Jambi University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/home.v7i1.350

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Ensuring conformity between national laws and international law principles is crucial for states, particularly concerning the adoption of the Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) principle to safeguard the natural resource rights of Indigenous Peoples. Numerous development initiatives proceed without indigenous consent, resulting in significant harm. Policies impacting indigenous communities should be established through prior consultation and their explicit endorsement to align with local wisdom and values. This paper explores the imperative to reevaluate the FPIC principle within legal frameworks. Using both conceptual and statutory analyses, it assesses whether FPIC constitutes a binding obligation with legal ramifications that necessitate incorporation into national law (hard law) or remains a non-binding guideline (soft law). The State’s role in implementing this principle to shield indigenous groups from detrimental development projects affecting their natural resources and cultures is scrutinized. The foundational ethos of FPIC is rooted in defending Indigenous Peoples’ entitlements to natural resources. Lastly, legislative recommendations are offered to define FPIC as a legal norm, ensuring legal certainty and guiding judicial decisions in upholding these rights